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5 Tourism and support infrastructure opportunities 24 As a thriving port city, many majestic buildings and wharves were built. Some remain to this day and form the basis of what could become a cultural walk and arts precinct. It will be necessary for a feasibility study to be undertaken to ascertain what developments and investment can be undertaken by the private sector versus what will of necessity be public good projects (and therefore require government funding of some form). The Brolga to the Bridge project aims to provide a vibrant and diverse residential, tourism, commercial and recreational precinct, not only as a centre piece for Maryborough but a unique destination within the Fraser Coast Region. Its concept plan aims to: � Develop an inner city precinct which compliments and enhances the Mary River and historic built and natural environment through innovative and contemporary urban design; � Refine Council’s plans for the marketing and reinvigoration of the Maryborough “Portside” precinct; � Provides for public infrastructure on the banks of the Mary River that creates a high quality public amenity and viewing opportunities; � Delivers a concept plan and supporting town planning controls that acts as a catalyst in providing a new commercial energy and modern image for Maryborough; � Offers design themes and guidelines that consider building design guidelines including optimum height limits and levels of intensity, which will collectively complement; � Enhances the character of the area, allowing for visual interest and reinforcing the identity of the study area; � Maximises the outlook, water views and relationship to the surrounding features, particularly the Brolga Theatre, Queens Park, Wharf Street and the Mary River Parklands; � Identifies opportunities to further establish the study area as a quality public realm and establish additional community facilities along the banks of the Mary River; � Identifies pedestrian friendly design, linkages and spaces that assist in integrating industrial/commercial enterprises adjacent the Granville Bridge through to the Brolga Theatre/ Queens Park section of the subject area; � Offers recommendations for compatible use for Wharf St properties with existing use rights for ship building, repairs and maintenance; � Identifies areas that require landscape buffering between less compatible land uses and develop suitable guidelines that address possible concerns about safety; � Integrates the study area with the adjacent City Centre of Maryborough and the existing streetscape and beautification project; � Evaluates any significant issues relating to the heritage assets in the Wharf St precinct; � Evaluates any significant environmental issues arising; � Advises on the preferred locations for public facilities such as car parking, toilets and public open space; � Identifies and enhances pedestrian movement networks throughout the area including traffic, parking, pedestrian and cyclist elements; � Develops a pedestrian lighting network that complements the concept plan; � Identifies ways the concept plan effectively manages the risk of flooding; and Bundaberg-Fraser Coast Tourism Opportunity Plan 2009-2019 � Provides clear guidance for potential developers, assessment managers and the community. 5 .1 .14 Fraser Coast Convention and Entertainment Centre There is recognition that there is a need for a multi-purpose convention and entertainment centre with amenities to include meeting & function facilities to cater for a 350+ seated event or large scale standing & seating entertainment function exceeding 3000 people. This may be linked to a branded hotel project. It is noted that Fraser Coast is constrained in its ability to secure some tradeshows, concerts and other events due to lack of sufficient conference/entertainment space. The creation of the Centre could act as a catalyst in helping to improve hotel and apartment occupancy levels especially during shoulder and off peak periods. 5 .2 The Infrastructure Catalyst Projects The following issues were raised by infrastructure agencies and the regions’ stakeholders during the consultation process as being infrastructure catalyst projects. The Report notes that the Department of Infrastructure and Planning is currently undertaking an Infrastructure Audit for the Wide Bay Burnett region so there are opportunities for synergising the potential projects listed here with the audit. Specifically there are four key elements: � The Hervey Bay coastal light rail which should link the Esplanade to the new marina and into the CBD and then extend to Maryborough (in Stage 2); � The Bruce Highway upgrade; � The Bundaberg Airport Development; and � The Regional Road Network and Signage Upgrade. 5 .2 .1 Hervey Bay Coastal Light Rail The creation of a people mover / light rail loop option for Hervey Bay is vital to assist in moving people around between the accommodation strip which effectively runs the entire length of the 11km Esplanade, to the Urangan Marina and up to and through the CBD/retail area. Population growth and urban development has outpaced supporting road infrastructure. Hervey Bay’s road network struggles to cope with current traffic movements, resulting in travel delays especially at peak times. A complimentary option and additional to existing transportation options is the need for a more visitor and eco-friendly transport mode utilising as much of the remaining disused rail corridor land as possible. The concept is to develop a light rail / people mover circuit linking the CBD to Urangan Marina and ferry staging post, including via the Esplanade to link in hotels, the potential entertainment and convention centre, backpacker hostels and the waterfront caravan parks. There is also a need to link the potential new transport mode through “corridors” into the central plazas where commercial businesses and restaurants and cafes are located. Whilst the light rail would primarily offer a practical public transport alternative to the current minibus service, it could also
offer a quality attraction with appeal to many markets. We note that the existing unused rail corridor has gaps and therefore will necessitate either land acquisition or allowing for part of the corridor adjacent to existing main roads. The “low impact” transport option such as a tram could offer visitor commentary or current events and activities, offer an evening dining experience (similar to Melbourne style dining trams) and provide an important link to restaurant, café and bar precincts around the waterfront. Every effort should be made to encourage the need for less private vehicle use and to show a more environmentally friendly approach to visitor transportation. In this regard, a proposed extension to the light rail to operate between Hervey Bay and Maryborough should be encouraged to be developed as soon as possible as a Stage 2 extension. 5 .2 .2 Bruce Highway Upgrade The regions have three major highways running through them. These are the Bruce and Burnett Highways both north south arteries (coastal and hinterland respectively) and the Isis which is an arterial highway connecting Bundaberg with the inland town of Childers and then Ban Ban Springs where it connects into the Burnett Highway. The highways are of mostly good surface quality but with the increase in traffic from industry (mining particularly) and residents, more overtaking opportunities are required. It is strongly recommended that the Bruce Highway is prioritised for upgrading including completion of more overtaking opportunities between Gympie, Maryborough and Bundaberg as soon as possible. The Department of Main Roads has identified that overtaking lanes are a key priority for this section of highway. 5 .2 .3 Bundaberg Airport Re-Development Bundaberg is planning to develop an industrial estate at the airport with air side access and hangars for businesses and residents alike. This development should be reflective of the local government planning schemes and also the work being undertaken regarding “Urban Footprint” and will be compliant to both State interests and the development application processes. 33 The industrial estate will also need to take into consideration the Industrial Land Demand Strategy presently being undertaken by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning. Port of Bundaberg Developing Bundaberg Airport Industrial Park as a fly in-fly out accommodation (with hangar parking) zone and a small aircraft construction hub (with associated education and business opportunities) will have significant economic benefits for the local region as well as drawing a different class of visitor. The airport runway will be extended to take jet aircraft by 2010. In addition, Bundaberg also benefits from having an aviation degree on offer at the CQ University campus. These various aviation activities might create synergies and a logical linkage to this 21st century education and manufacturing hub could be connectivity to the new Hinkler Hall of Aviation, located in the botanical gardens in central Bundaberg. There is a need to develop the Business Gateway Centre as a priority for the airport and aerospace precinct. The Business Gateway Centre requires office accommodation as part of the business park and to encourage various relevant government bodies to relocate there. Whilst a new quality passenger terminal has been planned for the redeveloped Bundaberg airport funding is still to be secured. Whilst Bundaberg Regional Council would be a partner in any development of the passenger terminal facilities, there is a preference to gain financial support from both state and federal governments. The re-development of the passenger terminal facilities is a key component of any re-development of the airport overall. There are already a small number of aviation based tours including gliding, fixed wing and helicopter joy flights. With the development of the airport and aerospace precinct, the opportunity exists to grow the level of tour operator support and help position the Bundaberg regional airport and aerospace precinct as a significant location within the state and potentially the eastern seaboard of Australia for training in gliders, fixed wing and even helicopters as well as the holding of events and promotional activities. 5 .2 .4 Bundaberg and Fraser Coast Regional Road Network and Signage For all the highways, existing and prospective in the region there is a requirement for the regional road network to have signage upgrades. Some of the hinterland roads with the most picturesque landscapes are narrow, windy and unsealed. This is an immediate problem for tourism, as rental car companies generally have clauses not allowing vehicles to be driven on non-sealed roads. In addition, many city dwellers are not 33 The project will need to reference the requirements as identified in the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan 2007-2026, specifically policy frameworks 6.1.1d and 6.4.1 d. 25 5 Tourism and support infrastructure opportunities
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